Governor Bassey Otu has approved the appointment of Mr Ekong Edet Bocco as the new Chairman of the Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC). This follows the resignation of Assoc. Prof. Mike Ushie as Chairman of the Commission and the approval by the State’s House of Assembly for the Governor to dissolve and constitute…
The Management of the University of Calabar has set up a Special Committee under the leadership of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, Prof. Eno Nta, to investigate the activities of some final-year students who recently flouted the university regulations resulting in the near breakdown of law and order. The 10-Man Committee’s terms of reference include investigating…
The Special Adviser to Governor Bassey Otu on Inter-Party Affairs on Women Affairs, Hon. Nkoyo Otu, has been accused of diverting 300 bags of rice meant for the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC). According to a source, Hon. Otu was given 450 bags of rice to give to IPAC but she only gave them 150, diverting…
The Federal Executive Council in March 2024 approved the take-off of the restructured Nigeria Youth Investment Fund (NYIF) with an initial seed-up capital of N110 billion. The objective of the NYIF is to improve access to finance for youths and youths-owned enterprises for national development; generate much-needed employment opportunities to curb youth restiveness; encourage out-of-school,…
More than a financial aid programme, the Student Loan initiative set up by the Federal Government of Nigeria, is a beacon of hope for Nigerian students pursuing higher education. Benefits of Student Loan Initiative A path to Educational Accessibility Without Financial Hurdles Interest-free loans for tuition fees Equal access to higher education for all eligible…
